Nominal: 597 Hz Weight: 2544 lbs Diameter: 50.88" Bell 1 of 12
Founded by John Briant 1798
Dove Bell ID: 5709 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Saffron Walden: St Mary the Virgin
Diocese of Chelmsford
Major Parish Church, 608579
Overview
Grid reference: TL 537 386
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1278 m²
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
19th Century located in Tower made by Thwaites & Reed from London in 1823
Historical Notes
1823 - 1823
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1790 Hz Weight: 516 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 2 of 12
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1928
Dove Bell ID: 37179 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1594 Hz Weight: 575 lbs Diameter: 26.75" Bell 3 of 12
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1928
Dove Bell ID: 37180 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1505 Hz Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 27.75" Bell 4 of 12
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1928
Dove Bell ID: 37181 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1341 Hz Weight: 612 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 5 of 12
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1928
Dove Bell ID: 37182 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1194 Hz Weight: 720 lbs Diameter: 31.25" Bell 6 of 12
Founded by John Briant 1798
Dove Bell ID: 37183 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1127 Hz Weight: 748 lbs Diameter: 31.88" Bell 7 of 12
Founded by John Briant 1798
Dove Bell ID: 37184 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 895 Hz Weight: 912 lbs Diameter: 35.38" Bell 8 of 12
Founded by John Briant 1798
Dove Bell ID: 37186 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 798 Hz Weight: 1106 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 9 of 12
Founded by John Briant 1798
Dove Bell ID: 37187 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 752 Hz Weight: 1223 lbs Diameter: 41" Bell 10 of 12
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1849
Dove Bell ID: 37188 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 670 Hz Weight: 1598 lbs Diameter: 45.38" Bell 11 of 12
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1813
Dove Bell ID: 37189 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: turned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1003.3 Hz Weight: 830 lbs Diameter: 33.1" Bell 12 of 12
Founded by John Taylor & Co 2025
Dove Bell ID: 65675 Tower ID: 12985 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TL 537 386
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
Sources
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